colonial
Произношение: [kəˈloʊ.ni.əl]
Контекст: «historical period»
(adjective) related to the time when countries ruled over other lands. This often involves one country sending people to live in another place to control it, like when a country takes over a new land.
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In history class, we learned about colonial governments that controlled many territories.
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Her family does not have any colonial connections, as they have always lived in one place.
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What countries had colonial empires in the 1800s?
Контекст: «style and culture»
(adjective) describing the style or way of living that is typical of a time when many countries had colonies. This can refer to buildings, furniture, or fashion that reflects that historical period.
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Their house has a beautiful colonial style, with big porches and tall windows.
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The modern apartment building has no colonial features; it looks very sleek and contemporary.
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Can you name any colonial style furniture pieces?
Контекст: «historical entity»
(noun) a person who lives in a colony, which is a land ruled by another country. Colonials often have to adapt to new rules and ways of life from the country in charge.
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The colonials in the new land had to work hard to build their community.
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She does not want to be seen as a colonial; she prefers to live by her own choices.
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What challenges did the colonials face in their new environments?